Must Do’s

If you’re going to Albania and like hiking, the Valbona to Theth hike is a must. The 1.759 meter high Valbona Pass is Albania’s most famous and popular hike. If you’re coming from the Valbona side, you’ll have beautiful views the whole way up to the peak. I’d advice coming up from that side as […]

Ever wondered what it would feel like walking through a postcard? Pack your bags and head to Lucerne, cause this city is stitched together by postcard views. You’ll undoubtedly enjoy Lucerne with its stunning lake and river views and ample hiking opportunities. Don’t forget to bring a fat wallet though, cause you won’t get far […]

Throughout history there have been many castles in the Netherlands. Lots of them have unfortunately gone to ruin. However, if you’re looking for your fix of pixie dust and cool stories, a few castles remain that will still give you that magical experience. Although our next-door neighbor Germany is most famous for it’s castles, we […]

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I earn a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you purchase from them. Some of my friends thought going to Morocco for just a weekend in Fez was a little crazy. For just a weekend why not choose a destination within Europe? I’m always the […]

Tulip season in the Netherlands! The time of year our boring fields turn into colorful carpets of joy. For just a brief period of time, the end of march to the beginning of may, you have a chance to be among the many tourist flocking to the Keukenhof (the main tulip viewing spot). If viewing […]

Last Saturday was open tower day in Amsterdam. The perfect opportunity to get my tourist mode on and find my city’s best views. Do you love rooftops as much as I do? Of course you do! Get ready to add a lot of places to your Amsterdam to do list. W hotel The W hotel […]

As an Amsterdam local there are always a lot of people asking me for tips on what to do in Amsterdam. There are just so many things that I usually end up writing back a small novel to those asking for tips. So now I’ve decided to make one big post listing all the best […]

Going on safari in Africa is a longtime dream of many people. When you start looking it is a little overwhelming at first, but the African safari is a once in a lifetime experience. There are a million options and most are extremely expensive. Unfortunately we’re not all blessed with a fat bank account. Don’t worry, […]

Lake Atitlan is often described as one of the most beautiful lakes on earth. Now this might be an exaggeration, but it’s pretty damn special. It is a lake surrounded by volcanos and cute little villages. All those villages have their own special character and vibe going on. Whatever you’re traveling style is, there is […]

Antigua is often described as the most beautiful city in Guatemala and for good reason! It may have been our favorite city we visited the entire trip. It was once Guatemala’s capital city back when it was still a Spanish colony. Sadly an earthquake destroyed the city in 1773, but the ruins of a lot […]